Amazon is the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon was originally named "Cadabra" - and made its online debut in 1995. Amazon began as an online bookstore and within its first two months in business, had made sells in all fifty states and 45 countries around the world. (In case you're wondering, the first book ever sold on Amazon.com was Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies by Douglas Hofstadte.) Amazon has since expanded its product line to include electronics, appliances, household goods, apparel, TV shows, Amazon echo, Amazon video and more. Amazon.com has come a long way from their early days when employees would ring a bell inside the building to celebrate making a sale.
If you don’t mind open box or used products, you should definitely check out the Amazon Warehouse page, which allows shoppers to find great deals on everything from electronics to housewares. Plus, they frequently have promotion codes for further discounts on your first purchase. Buying from third-party sellers and individuals on Amazon is another way to get huge discounts on used items, especially previous generation electronics and older books.
Amazon Student - It costs a lot to be a student these days, but the Amazon Student program makes it easy to save on essential student gear - and more. Like Amazon Mom, registration to Amazon Student is free and provides access to exclusive offers, coupons and discounts for student essentials. Amazon Student members also receive access to special giveaways, sweepstakes and contests, plus they receive a $10 credit for referring friends to the program, via social media and email...a new customer is Amazon's best friend! Amazon Student members also receive a free six month trial of Amazon Prime and most its perks (minus access to the Amazon media library). What makes the Amazon Prime Student deal even better - is that, after the six month trial period has ended, students can extend their Amazon Prime membership at a 50% discount To qualify for an Amazon Student membership, a valid .edu email address and/or proof of current school/college enrollment status is required. (A note for parents and relatives: Amazon gift cards make great graduation gifts.)

Amazon Lightning Deals are easy to find, flash discounts on select products that last for a limited time - usually around 4 hours or less. To get in on Amazon's Lightning Deals, visit Amazon.com, click on 'Today's Deals' and find the Lightning Deal you want to take advantage of. Add the item to your cart and a timer will let you know how long you have to redeem the offer and make the purchase before the deal expires. You have to be quick to get in on the good deals, but you can use handy tools like the Amazon Lightning Deals Calendar and the Amazon Lightning Deals app to alert you to new offers so that you never miss out on a great deal again! Don't forget these deals can also sell out, so it's a race against time and other savvy shoppers! During Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, expect Amazon to feature their very best deals in their Lightning Deals section. You can even sign-up for email alerts to make sure you never miss a deal.
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